I'm the Most Beautiful Count

It's not just time travel. It's time travel with flair.

Being transported back in time isn't an unfamiliar fantasy trope, but no one told the past it would have to deal with this much charisma, sass, and scandal quite like this. This isn’t just time travel. It’s time travel with flair. I have read the webtoon and it's bittersweet yet a very beautiful story. There have been quite some drastic changes in the adaptation from the webtoon but despite the changes, I like both the series as well as the webtoon. It's hilariously beautiful.

Warning: Major Spoilers ahead!!

I'm completely smitten by Nut's performance as Prince and later Woradet. The series opens with Prince strutting in heels, wrapped in glamour and blinding charm, belting out "This is Me" with unapologetic pride. It's the perfect introduction to a character who knows exactly who she is and refuses to tone it down for anyone. And I absolutely love it. Then time shifts, Prince becomes Woradet, a name echoing through a world that isn't ready for the sparkle. Prince enters history with her full diva mode saying, "1,2,3... Action". Prince isn't just a character. She's a whole spectacle, and every dramatic entrance, every unapologetic moment, every over the top flourish, and every scandal Prince leaves in her fabulous wake just makes this series even more worth it. The queen served and slayed.

Talking about Ping as Lord Kosol, he is introduced as the rumored lover of Woradet, who allegedly broke Woradet's heart and drove him to the edge, teetering on the brink of despair and poison. But Kosol, ever composed, denies the scandal with the same sharp edge he wields his sword. He's the picture of restrained power: broad shouldered, stoic, devastatingly handsome, and trained to kill with both blade and stare. He walks with the poise of nobility but the intensity of a man who knows secrets that could topple a kingdom. Also, suiting his personality, he's got a tiger named Moo Moo for a pet. Cute, isn't it? XD And let's be honest- if heartbreak looked like him, we might all be tempted to risk it. But beneath all that lethal charm, this man is whipped. Absolutely, helplessly, can't-breathe-without-him level whipped for Woradet and I love them. Case closed.

But the intrigue doesn't stop there.

There's Banjong in his glasses, who grew up together with Woradet and is harboring feelings for him but he has his own secrets. While helping Woradet escape, under the cover of night, in a boat gliding across moonlit waters, he begins to recite a poem, words drenched in longing, spoken so gently they might as well be a confession. That's not all, the boat rocks slightly and so do they. Lips meet just for a moment. Accidental but no doubt a Scandal.

The triangle between Kosol, Woradet, and Bajong is pure comedy gold. I never thought I'd enjoy a love triangle this much, but here I am, laughing till my cheeks hurt. These three are serving chaos, laughs, and tension in equal measure. Their jail scene with Jade thrown in the mix had me in stitches; I was wiping away tears from the nonstop laughter. Also, the moment where the three of them sleep together- well, more like Bajong showering Woradet with heartfelt poetry while Kosol burning behind his back-absolutely hilarious.

And oh, Bajong. Those lines. Those lines. You're a poetic soul through and through. But darling, let's be honest some things you've done are unforgivable. And even without that, Kosol still takes the win.

Then there's Chaiyachet, the little king who has the softest spot for his brother Kosol and he is so cute. He wants his brother by his side but his brother seems to have other plans. Drama, more drama. Yet beneath it all, I really love the bond between the brothers. They are protecting each other in their own way and it's beautiful, even though sometimes it's tension filled and sometimes hilarious to watch. I especially loved the dramatic apology scene of Kosol to his little brother where he drops on his knees and goes all "Oii....." while Prince, Jade and Bajong feed him the corniest lines and he actually says them. Absolutely hilarious.

And let's not forget Jade, the fiercely loyal servant to Woradet- steadfast, utterly devoted and I absolutely adore him. I swear, I can see a tiny, twinkling spark between him and the little king, and I find them absolutely adorable together. Every time Chaiyachet teases Jade, I melt a little. Honestly, I just want them to be happy.

Also, there's Bajong's younger sister, Pandao. If Bajong is all poetry and longing, Pandao is the exact opposite- sharp eyed, suspicious, and absolutely intolerant of Woradet. She doesn't just dislike him; she detests him, her every glance brimming with distrust. Her hostility adds another layer of tension to the story.

Honestly, the entire cast is phenomenal; every single one of them has nailed their roles perfectly.

Here, we have royal drama, emotional devastation, palace politics, heartfelt poems, brotherly bonds, betrayals, time travel and scandals- some intentional, some accidental -each guaranteed to spark chaos. This isn't just a story, it's a glittering storm of emotion, comedy, and fabulous disruption. The finale episode did feel a bit rushed but I would say it wrapped up fairly okay. I wasn't really fan of how Somdet got released and there are a lot of unanswered questions. But that aside, I am for once happy that the leads got their happy ending in the setting I got to know them in. Honestly, I would take this ending any day over the Webtoon's Season 2 ending.

P.S.: The webtoon's Season 3 actually starts with them in the modern world.

If elegance were a weapon, the count would be armed to the teeth.
If drama were a currency, the count would be the richest alive.
And if you're not watching, you're seriously missing the most extra and hilarious history lesson of your life.
Highly Recommended!!

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Prefect Entertainment series Im the most beautiful count

I’m the Most Beautiful Count is a truly enchanting series from Prefect Entertainment. The direction and storytelling are elegant, and every episode feels rich with emotion and detail. Supanut as Prince Worradej is absolutely captivating, while Ping as Kosol brings warmth, loyalty, and strength that make you love his character instantly. Banjong’s presence adds charm and balance to the story, Lee as Jude is perfect and Pandao she perfect and Aton as Chet cool and brilliant it making the cast feel complete. With its strong performances and beautiful execution, this drama is one you won’t want to miss.

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Fabulous series Episode 1 & 2 Review – “I’m the Most Beautiful Count”

What a fantastic start to the series! It’s absolutely hilarious and full of charm from the very first scene. Nut truly shines in this role—his acting is outstanding and effortlessly brings the Count’s character to life with the perfect mix of sass and heart 😍👏
P’Ping as Kosol? So handsome and charismatic! His presence on screen is magnetic and his action scene he nailed it 😍🔥. Jade as Lee is just perfection—funny, expressive, and such a natural fit for the role a young servant always takes care of his master . And don’t even get me started on P’Pop as Banjong… OMG he nailed it! Every expression, every line—he’s perfectly Banjong 💯❤️. Also, Aton-TNK as Ched is SO adorable—his cuteness and chemistry with the cast are impossible to ignore 🥹💗. Last but not least Belle as Pandao omg her fierce in the ep 2 she nailed it i love her part so much.

This first and second episode set the tone just right. Comedy, visuals, acting—all on point. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
If anyone looking for a good series you can watch it its a fabulous series and this series make you feel refreshing for sure.

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Purely Meaningful Entertainment

This drama is one of the best shows coming from Thai Entertainment industry. A perfect blend of comedy with drama and romance. Quite cleverly, this show leverages everything for the comic effects yet addresses some of the most serious discourses. All the actors have done an amazing job. For Nut, I have nothing but the utmost respect for his talent and craft. Also, I’m glad that we got to enjoy the insane chemistry between Ping and Nut in multiple genres in both I Am The Most Beautiful Count and Pitbabe. As for Ping, Lee, Pop, Aton, and Belle, their individual potential matched with their efforts shined through every episode.


The series deserves all the appreciation for actually representing the Kathoey community, thereby making it a Queer show and not just a BL. Which is also why this drama may not be for everyone. The Washroom debate, Homophobia, Transphobia, the harassment Transwomen face for having Adam’s apple, Predicament of women under the lecherous patriarchy— I am so happy to see these topics being addressed in the drama.


Besides, they successfully gave a microcosmic view of the larger world where humans are flawed, Classism and sexism exist, revolution requires sacrifices [justified/ unjustified], the bigger cause is prioritised over personal desires, and the coexistence of good and evil, which makes Prince (new Worradet) say, “then we might have to fight longer.” Incorporating all of these themes while staying within the genre of comedy is something this drama should be praised for immensely.


Another thing I cannot help but be grateful for is how this show cherishes women, the feminine spirit, and the women characters of the show. Prince, Pandao, Nisa, and the court ladies—all of them had crucial parts to play and girl! They nailed it. Instead of antagonising women, the show actually showcases their importance which is heart-touching to watch as a woman. Loved how they did not generalise women as a “group” by showing varied personalities among the women characters. Something which Kosol too verbally addresses during training for the cross-dressing act.


The dynamics between the siblings are so relatable. While Banjong and Pandao represent that “partners in crime” dynamic, Kosol and Ched are more like “raised by my elder sibling” dynamic. Worradet/ Prince and Jade may not be related by blood but certainly by heart, having that “single child considering one of their juniors as their little sibling” flair.


Celebration of friendships! One cannot talk enough about JadeChed, I feel. A budding friendship between the King and his attendant, which eventually gets to blossom independently when the class barrier is lifted. Words fall short to describe how wholesome JadeChed relationship has been throughout the show. Besides friendships between Pandao and Worradet, Kosol and Banjong too are worthy of appreciation; a rough start but a sweet end.


The ending is beautiful. Open-ended, yes, to leave the viewers with that one ticking feeling that this happy moments shall too pass but for now our Kosol and Worradet/ Prince are married and happy. It sort of urges you to live in the moment and enjoy the present. In the end, all I can say is that I had a really great time watching the series.

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Lovely setting, Nut going overboard...

While that's not my cup of tea normally, I found this series better than I would have expected. Nut had the role of his life but for my taste it was overbording most of the time. It's a mixture of comedy and drama with a touch of time-travel with too much focus on the comedy part. I would have wished they would have tuned it down, then I could have enjoyed it even more.

The side-couple was underutilized, they did not even resolve their story in the end and left them open-ended. We can assume they are also together but they had no romantic moment in the finale which was disappointing for being the more interesting couple in my eyes. I'm a bit split if they had to change history and make the country a democracy at that time. That seems a bit silly, but I approve that "Prince" went not back when he had the choice and stayed because of love. I also wish they would have condensed the story a bit more, so around 10 episodes would have been enough.

Overall, production quality was very good, the setting was something different than usual and it may entertain you. The first half of the series was imho better than the later half which is also a downer. But it's not a series that I would watch again.

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Sassy, Scandalous, and Historical

I’m absolutely loving all four male leads from PitBabe (Nut, Ping, Pop, and Lee) but Nut completely steals the spotlight here. This diva is hilariously sassy in the wrong era, and somehow makes every scene feel like a royal comedy. The historical setting is beautifully detailed, yet Nut’s chaotic energy feels like he time-traveled straight from modern Bangkok with a martini in hand and zero shame.

I have to ask, is Nut naturally this sassy, or is it all acting? Because in PitBabe 1 and 2 he was confident and manly, but here he’s giving pure elegance, dramatics, and unfiltered queen energy. His performance is so flawless I can’t tell if he’s acting or just being his fabulous self.

This series had me cackling nonstop. Nut isn’t just acting, he’s living his best life, a divine agent of chaos born in the wrong century and thriving anyway. This is exactly the kind of energy I need to light up my Friday nights for the next last three months. Bring it on! 💅🍷✨

Episode 2’s waterfall scene was breathtakingly beautiful, then immediately undone by the fakest bunny I’ve ever seen. Like, peak fake. And somehow when it was cooked, it turned into a chicken. Culinary witchcraft at its finest
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Then there’s Episode 4. “‘Jade, spank me a little’” had me spitting out my drink. The prison scene deserves to be placed in a comedy museum. Who knew a historical BL could be this funny? Nut serves divine chaos in silk robes, carrying Episode 4 on his back like a national treasure.

✨Nut Nation rise✨
Somebody please hand this man an Oscar for Best Use of Sass in Ancient Times.

9/10 Absolute chaos, absolute sass, absolute joy.

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Standing Ovation for Nut Supanut

Wow....

That has to be the first line, because I was just not expecting to love this series as much as I did. I knew it was going to be good, but... oh my god, it was amazing. Nut Supanut , thank you for your service as being one of the first BLs with a leading feminine gay/transgender women to take the stage and nail everything on the head. Seriously, this was such beautiful work. I hope there's an award in his future for this darling role.

Let's Dive In.

When it comes to historical BLs, I typically can get bored pretty quickly or just completely zone out of the story telling, but in ITMBC, I paid attention to everything because it had my attention from the jump. The world building, the character arcs, the situation that was brought to us. And, on top of that, while also being touching, it was also extremely hilarious. The balance was just perfect, and I truly appreciate a show that can make me cry and laugh all in one scene.

Genuinely, I feel like the romance between Woradet and Kosol was not the most important plot of the series. If anything, it felt like a back burner to other, more important topic brought up in the series. Actually, I didn't care much for their relationship. I think it becomes more impactful during the end, but in the beginning, it doesn't feel as strong as they present it to be. Which brings me to my next point, the story told in this is top tier. What a lovely, complex plot that made perfect sense and went from one plot point to the next.

Moving on to my real love of this series: the friendship between Jade and Chai. I will be honest, I was hoping for more than a friendship between these two, but steadily, the show wanes you away from that, and shows that these are two dudes that have been through a lot together, and have managed to find their way out together. How beautiful. But, I do need to see someone make out with Lee, and quickly, cause that man is so beautiful.

Love the representation with get in this, and for once, I think the ending worked perfectly for the message they were trying to convey.

Ratings:

Story: 8.5/10 - A beautifully told story. I do wish we could learn about what happens to Woradet's life when she doesn't decide to go back to the present, but overall, a lovely story.

Acting: 9.5/10 - Everyone did so lovely! Seriously, Nut, of course, stole the show for me. One of the best roles plays thus far this year.

Music: 6/10 - Didn't pay attention to it.

Recommendation Value: 8/10 - PLEASE WATCH! this was funny and real and fluffy and loving. Also, Ping is shirtless plenty of times if that helps. Sculpted by god, my goodness.

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Looking for Fun and don't mind over-the-top humor? This is the drama for you!

Subjective Gut Rating: 7.75

Before you watch “I’m the Most Beautiful Count”, you need to know that this is a period comedy with a lot of over-the-top humor, raunchy and sexual jokes, overdramatic acting and a male lead character that is feminine, sassy, flamboyant and super flirty. If you are OK with this, then you can try watching it. Otherwise, you will find this cringey and hard to digest.

This is usually not my type of drama and I avoided it when it first came out. But right now, I am in search of a happy drama that will de-stress and let me laugh my head off. “I’m the Most Beautiful Count” fits the bill.

Nut is the star of the show playing the main lead Prince/Woradet. This is my first time watching him and I really want to check out his other dramas where he’s acting more serious’. Nut plays this role so well. You cannot not keep your eyes on him from start to finish. It’s hard to be so overdramatic and not make me dislike him. I do feel that his exaggerated facial expressions could tone down a little. Prince/Woradet is a confident, self-assured trailblazer who is not afraid to be himself and speaks his mind. He stands up for injustices and bullying, and uses Prince’s modern day knowledge to help Woradet and Kosol achieve their dreams.

Ping, on the other hand, is not a very convincing Kosol. His acting compared to Nut is night and day. This is also my first time watching him, and I question whether his acting is due to playing a brute and aggressive warrior, or his acting is just not good. His character is already hard to love in the beginning, and his acting doesn’t help. Luckily Kosol is a character with growth. He is not afraid to apologize and learn from his mistakes, even getting into many hilarious and embarrassing moments, stepping out of his comfort zone in order to be a better man for Woradet.

Unfortunately, the romance between Nut and Kosol is lacking. Oh, the kisses are delicious and the sexy scenes are good. I just don’t feel much chemistry when they are not being intimate. I don’t see how Woradet falls in love with Kosol when he mistreats him in the beginning. On the other hand, I can totally see how Woradet might fall in love with the sweet and kind Banjong instead. Although the romance does take center stage in the drama, it is not a satisfying one for me.

When it comes to the political plot, it’s not executed very well either. I wish the villains were more comical, so that their characters could fit in this comedy. But having over-the-top comedy pairs with rebellions with boring villains don’t quite sit well with me.

On a positive note, the drama isn't shy in showing us nice muscular abs. I quite enjoy seeing Ping and Lee showing off their muscles quite regularly. I also like the period setting, costumes and traditional dwellings. It’s one of the Thai period dramas that doesn’t have the lakorn-style annoying slaves. All the characters are actually quite likable.

I would only recommend this drama if you are looking for something fun and not serious. Just enjoy, laugh with them and laugh at them. Even though this drama tries to have a more serious message of love and marriage equality, I feel that the message is not delivered/executed well.



Completed: 12/16/2025 Review #652

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The plot that cried wolf

We know the story about the boy who cried wolf? This is the plot that did. The wolf in question here, much like the actual story, arrived only at the very ending.

Before everything else - I'd just like to clarify that I have neither read the source material nor am I the domain expert of Thai history of the purported time period. I have attempted to familiarise myself with it, but nowhere near enough.

I'm the Most Beautiful Count is a story about politics, social life, identity and love, all set at the crux of a period of change. The story begins with Prince, a popular artist, announcing that she is part of the LGBTQ+ community - to the joy of some and the chagrin of others. After a night out, she discovers that she is now in the body of Worradej, a nobleman from the kingdom of Thongburi, who was presumed to be dead. Now Worradej himself tells her in a dream/vision that Prince needs to identify and fulfill his desire - citing that both their desires are one and the same. With no other way to return to the present, Prince decides to discover what this is and fulfill it, and the very first clue she gets is that Worradej was involved in a secret tryst with someone he knew.

Prince discovers from Worradej's attendent Jade that it may have been one of two men - Kosol, the exiled prince of the kingdom or Banjong, a nobleman and scholar. With these clues in hand, "Worradej" soon discovers that the relationship between the three of them is much more complicated than thought previously - it now involves a conspiracy to dethrone the current king and Kosol's younger brother, Chaiyached, so that a new rule may be established along the lines of democracy.

I'm going to pause here for a second. Because just in this small portion of the plot, which spans around five episodes, we got a lot of information. We're introduced to all the main characters and we learn what drives them. Worradej, Kosol and Banjong were all part of a movement to establish a new form of governance, even before Prince arrived, and it is one of the biggest plotlines, that spans every episode.

Keep this in mind as we move along. Now, Chaiyached is the ruler once his brother was exiled, but he wants nothing more than to play around, relax and live his life, because he's a child.. an actual child. He does not seek the throne, he just wants to be himself and live with his brother because unlike everything that was said about him, he is kind, considerate, and again, just a kid. It is again heavily implied that the narrative of Chaiyached being the one who exiled his brother, of being a ruthless ruler, actually comes from Lord Somdet, a member of the court. Meanwhile, Prince discovers what actually led to Worradej's death was indeed related to a matter of the heart, as he had been in love with Banjong, but not as straightforward as Worradej being heartbroken over Banjong rejecting his feelings. The particular incident that led to Worradej's death had more to do with the movement they were all part of - and Worradej's father, who strongly opposed his son's involvement in it.

Prince believes that this is it, Worradej wants Banjong, and that is his heart's desire. But things are complicated once again because Prince is starting to develop feelings for Kosol, who was already in love with Worradej before Prince had arrived. Now obviously, being with Banjong is not Worradej's desire, evidenced by the fact that Prince doesn't return to the present, and the fact that she has now fallen in love with Kosol. Their desire is something else entirely. There's a huge portion of time spent on trying to confuse the audience about who Worradej will choose because with Prince's arrival, Banjong has developed feelings and Kosol has fallen even harder - and Prince believes that finding true love is what Worradej actually wanted, not Banjong.

Pause again. If you're wondering why I'm spending so much time on the romance and the love triangles, it's because they did. First however, it's easy to think that both Prince and Worradej's desire is equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community - because that is a huge plot point. It is one of the first things mentioned in episode one. It is very clearly a desire near and dear to Prince's heart, so it's easy to question why wasn't that her first instinct? The explanation is never really clear, but I believe it could be one of two reasons - mainly because Prince slowly but surely discovers that the reason Worradej joined the movement was to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and his own identity, as his own father has expressed his disdain and hatred towards Worradej, but also could be because Prince herself craves true love, believing that Worradej did the same. Again, it is not expressed clearly, more so in passing during many scenes, but never clearly during one.
Then, it is very clear that Kosol is the one Prince loves, making it so that Kosol is the one Worradej loves as well, in turn making the entire push and pull of "who is my true love" irrelevant to the plot.

Back to the plot. We'll pick back up with Worradej and Kosol entering into a relationship just as Banjong realises he loves Worradej, and Chaiyached deciding to stay with his brother and help him overthrow Lord Somdet, who has assumed de facto rule of the kingdom at this point. A lot of other things have happened between episode one and this point, events that directly contributed to the movement of the plot from hereon - including the clearance of all suspicions on Kosol, leading to a royal pardon. Now that Kosol is once again part of the royal fold, Chaiyached wants him back, but the situation is complicated by Lord Somdet and his ploy to take over the kingdom. So they decide to face him head on, gathering troops and marching to the capital to overthrow him. When this doesn't work, they decide on a more tactful method - they decide to trick him. Now again, much more has happened along the lines of political ploys, resulting in a culmination at the palace, leading to the events in the finale - which both delighted and disappointed me.

Because true to form, they addressed the two major plotlines in the story, almost wholly, but again true to form, I believe a little more would've gone a long way. In trying to actively establish all that hadn't been said in the last twelve episodes, the plot lost track of itself and eventually resembled something that was done to enhance the romance while also alluding to the plot.

Before I make my actual observation, based on the series and series alone, I do want to talk a bit about the adaptation from the novel itself. Once again, I haven't read the original content, nor am I the domain expert on the history of the period. A lot of my knowledge is based on the research of others, and I am not here to comment on the changes made or the details excluded in the adaptation. There's just one thing I would like to highlight relevant to the series itself as someone who's watched it, that the intensity and direct approach to the story would be tempered down in the adaptation.

Now it's not the actual plot points or storylines from the novel that I'm referencing here, it's simply the notion that any and every reference to political or social issues has been tempered down - which is true. The series is my only material source of the story, and even then, it's very obvious that they never actually made it a point to make any points.

Take the fight for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community for example: it is the crux of the whole story - it is Worradej's desire in the past, Prince's in the present, and a key part of the new governance that all the characters are fighting for, including being very personal to Kosol, who was exiled for being a part of the community, and Banjong, who is discovering his identity.
And I will never say that they did not address it, they did and it was incredible, but I only wish they'd done it completely.
Because every plot point in this series came to a stand still before it was ever concluded, only for a slightly rushed tie - up in the finale, and so did the thoughts and sentiments they were trying to express along with it.
Changing the setting to be a fictional kingdom meant they could once again refer to history at their discretion - history is written by the victor after all, but fiction somehow allows history to be redetermined?
So many details like this allowed them to make a point without really making it - making me appreciate the conversations they did create, but leaving me lost in limbo between trying to determine if it was enough and struggling with the prospect that they could have done nothing at all.

It's confusing.

The plot itself was incredibly confusing because of this intermittent point making, it takes some connecting of the dots to make complete sense of everything brought to the screen, and then some fill in the gaps to get it to be coherent.

They tried to fill in the gaps by including a ton of romance and relationships between all the characters, including friendships, kinships, and brotherly bonds. Which worked to an extent, but only because of the actors.
Nut played Prince and Worradej with incredible depth and flair, balancing what little we know about both Prince and Worradej themselves to create a great character.
Ping as the stoic and resilient Kosol, Pop as the shy yet sly Banjong, Lee as the kind and faithful Jade and Aton as the playful and smart Chaiyached were all equally well played by their actors.
They carried the series where the plot couldn't and I really appreciate that.

At the end of the day, I'm just incredibly disappointed that this was a chance to make something of note - and that's not a claim out of left field, and also not a claim that they didn't try - but the final outcome read more as a romance than much else, and makes you wonder what could have been.

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Best Bl series Beautiful actors and Beautifully shown

“I’m the Most Beautiful Count” is one of those rare series that feels truly special. Just like its title, everything about it is beautiful — from the story to the cast and even the way it has been presented. The plot is engaging and flows so smoothly that you find yourself completely drawn into the world of the characters. It has the perfect mix of emotions, charm, and elegance that makes every episode worth watching.
The cast deserves special praise. Supanut shines as the prince with his natural charisma and strong screen presence, while Ping and Kosol bring so much life and authenticity to their roles. The chemistry among the actors feels real and heartfelt, which makes the story even more powerful and moving.
“I’m the Most Beautiful Count” isn’t just another drama — it’s a complete experience that leaves you with warmth and admiration. Everything feels perfect: the acting, the storytelling, the direction, and the visuals. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves meaningful, well-crafted, and visually stunning series. This is definitely a must-watch!

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I really wanted to like it

Overall: I was super excited when the series was first announced to have a lead in a m/m romance series love to wear high heels, be confident, etc; however, the mediocre writing let the actors down. This is based on a webtoon that I haven't read and I am reviewing the series on its own merits. 13 episodes about 50 minutes each. Aired on iQIYI https://www.iq.com/play/i-m-the-most-beautiful-count-episode-1-1hwby7xm14c?lang=en_us and YouTube (not in North, Central or South America, the Caribbean, U.K, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia or Australia) https://youtu.be/JW3Sni7GJK0?si=Rn-vf6SAfAvJ1lRe

Content Warnings: slaps/hits, attempted murder, multiple murders/deaths, blood, drugging, queerphobia, violence, manipulation, past bullying

What I Liked
- that the lead wore stilettos, had long nails and was sassy
- historical setting
- styling
- talking about queerphobia, inequality
- sweet moments

Room For Improvement
- the switches between slapstick comedy and massacre of innocent people was jarring
- a common stereotype of effeminate men/trans women in media is hypersexualized/handsy and comic relief but in the 'laugh at you' and not 'laugh with you' kind of way. Unfortunately, the writers reinforced both of these with their lead character. Even more jarring is that the series is trying to call out inequality and queerphobia yet engages in writing stereotypical characters. I do not blame the actors at all. 
- the writers were maybe trying to portray Kosol as stoic but he came across as abusive and violent especially in the first few episodes
- it was supposed to be a comedy but I rarely laughed, it has many comedy sound effects that didn't enhance the humor
- love triangles/love rivals/jealousy (the main one took 10 of 13 episodes to resolve)
- I liked the side couple a bit but not how the one with more power commanded the other guy to do things on several occasions
- no one told 1 character a plan in episode 11
- the fake out in episode 13
- note: at 7m 30s in episode 6 when the character said 'kathoey' it was translated as trans woman. They should have left it as 'kathoey' or maybe used 'ladyboys or him say "I am a queen" because trans woman was not an accurate translation.

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